Hilton Hotels are pet-friendly?

It is more fun to travel with family and friends. What if you’re best friend happens to be your dog? Some hotels do allow pets in their rooms, but not all. Pets are allowed in some hotels, but there may be restrictions and fees.

Many Hilton hotels are pet friendly. Before you make your next reservation, here’s what you should know about Hilton’s pet policy.

Why do people travel with their pets

Travelers are increasingly bringing their pets on vacation. The Transportation Department reports that more than 2 million pets fly by plane every year. Pet owners often bring furry companions on vacation for a variety of reasons.

• Service dogs. They are pets that have responsibilities. Service dogs are companions who accompany their owners everywhere and help them complete their daily tasks.

• Pet health. Pet owners do not want to abandon pets who are in poor health. Some pets must adhere to a strict health regime. It is easier to bring the pet than explain the routine to others.

• See friends and relatives. Many people treat their pets like family members. Some travelers take their pet with them when they visit others.

• It’s cheaper than boarding. The average price of boarding your dog is $40 per day. Bringing your pet along with you can be cheaper than boarding.

The Hilton Pet Policy

The majority of Hilton hotels are pet friendly. There are still restrictions and fees associated with the bringing of your pet. It’s essential to read the Hilton policy on pets before booking to be aware of the restrictions and fees.

The “Special Requests section” is where guests can include their pet during the booking process. Normally, there’s a charge, but not if it is a service dog.

The pet fees at each Hilton hotel are different. The hotel might also charge you extra depending on how long your stay is.

Hilton’s average pet fee per stay was $81.25 according to our research of the top hotels which allow pets. The average pet fee was $81.25 per stay, which is about 30% more than the standard room rate. These two findings are close to our overall survey average.

Hilton’s properties have different restrictions regarding the type and size of pets. In a review of a few Hilton properties we found that many didn’t have weight restrictions for pets. Most Hilton properties only allowed dogs or cats.

This table shows how Hilton’s pet policy compares with other Hilton hotels in Nashville Tennessee.

Which Hilton brands allow pets?

Hilton offers 19 different hotel brands. However, not all of them allow pets. Only seven Hilton hotel brands are pet friendly. Of the over 7,000 hotels, nearly 5,800 allow pets. This represents approximately 80% all Hilton hotels.

Brands that are pet-friendly include:

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  Canopy By Hilton.
  

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  Hampton By Hilton.
  

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  Tru By Hilton.
  

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  Homewood Suites By Hilton
  

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  Home2 suites by Hilton.
  

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  Embassy suites by Hilton.
  

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  Hilton Garden Inn.
  

Hilton Hotels with Pets – Compare to Other Hotels

According to our analysis of hotel reward programs, the Hilton pet policy was rated as one of the top five. NerdWallet compares pet policies and availability across the major hotel brands including Best Western IHG Hilton Hyatt Marriott Wyndham. The results are below.

Last thoughts about the Hilton Pet Policy

Hilton’s pet policy permits guests to take their dogs to any of the 19 Hilton hotel brands. Hilton has fewer brands than the other half, but 80% are pet friendly.

Hilton properties typically charge a fee for pets of between $50 and $75 per stay up to 4 nights, or $75-$125 when you are staying 5 nights.

These fees may increase the cost of your travel, but they are still cheaper than board your pet on your trip.